Words with the letter Y

The letter Y is a versatile consonant in Scrabble, valued at 4 points. It often acts as both a consonant and a vowel, which gives it a unique flexibility in word formation. Short words like by, my, and yes are useful for quick plays and can fit into tight spots on the board. Because of its moderate point value, placing Y on double or triple letter score tiles can boost your score significantly, even with shorter words. Its dual nature allows you to create or extend a wide variety of words, making it a valuable tile to hold onto.

Strategically, Y shines in longer words like yard, yawn, yield, or young, especially when combined with premium squares to maximize points. It’s also common in endings such as -ly or -y, which can help you extend existing words and increase your score. Knowing a range of Y words and recognizing its vowel-like role can improve your rack management and open up new opportunities on the board. With thoughtful play, the letter Y can be a powerful contributor to your Scrabble success.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
smoky	14	14
smoochy	17	17
smoothly	16	16
smoothy	14	14
smothery	15	15
smudgily	18	18
smudgy	15	15
smugly	15	15
smutchy	18	18
smuttily	15	15
smutty	12	12
snacky	16	16
snaggy	13	13
snakey	13	13
snakily	15	15
snaky	12	12
snappily	18	18
snappishly	22	22
snappy	15	15
snarkily	16	16
snarky	13	13
snarly	10	10
snatchy	15	15
snazzily	30	30
snazzy	27	27